10 Reasons Why A Luxe Winter Wedding Is The New Wonderful
Winter weddings are luxe affairs with an atmosphere all of their own at Projekt 3488. If you’ve never considered having a winter wedding date, there are many reasons why a wedding in June, July or August could be the perfect plan. If you want to do things differently, a winter ceremony and reception at Projekt 3488 in the Yarra Valley is the place to gather your loved ones together and affirm your heart’s desires.
Projekt 3488, in Warburton at the foothills of Mt Donna Buang, is adaptable to the seasons and welcomes couples and their guests to delight in the warm embrace of an iconic building and lush native gardens. We’ll walk hand in hand with you through the planning process, helping you create the day of your dreams, and the night of your life! We’re a venue where you can create your own love story.
Here are our 10 reasons why the team at Projekt 3488 know a luxe winter wedding is the new wonderful:
1- The Ambiance Of Candlelight And Fireplaces
The atmosphere of winter is like no other time of the year. The twinkle of candlelight, and the crackle of open fireplaces bring warmth and beauty to your day and night. Romantic feels, soft glows, and cosy settings that enhance the love of any wedding.
2- You Can Have It All
A winter wedding feels like a delicious secret. There’s less demand for service providers and you are in the prime position to book every cake maker, florist, venue, band, caterer and more with ease. Planning suddenly got a whole lot easier and you’ve got the perfect combination – every wedding wish your heart desires! Just by choosing this time of the year.
3- Staycation & Getaway Weddings Make Everyone Happy
Winter is the perfect time for a weekend getaway and your guests will appreciate the opportunity to extend their stay and take a mid-winter break somewhere steeped in wintry gorgeousness. Warburton in winter is misty, moody and always green. Snow falls on Mt Donna Buang turning the mountainscape into a glittering winter wonderland. Tucked up inside your local accommodation, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Our shuttle bus service will get you to Projekt 3488 and back to your accommodation safely. Settle into your cabin and stoke the fireplace while you enjoy a nightcap.
4- The Light, The Stars, The Endless Skies
The lighting in winter is soft and flattering. Feature lighting in the native garden adds depth and texture,creating hidden spaces to discover and dramatic backdrops. Silvery foliage glistens and ponds hover in rising mists and gentle reflections. The festoon lights turn into starlight. Even golden hour and sunset has its own special wintry feel and winter skies lend their own drama. As night falls earlier in winter you have so many more options for extraordinary when it comes to photos. Epic long exposure starry night photos for the happy couple, stunning moonlight drenched pics of the family. It’s a photographer’s delight.
5- Because You Love Winter
Perhaps you had your first kiss in winter and there is a special anniversary date you want to create. Perhaps your constitution is just better suited to cool nights and subtle temperatures. If the heat of summer is not your thing, then winter is your most comfortable choice of all.
6- Come In Your Winter’s Finest
If you want long sleeves and layers, faux fur, fabulous coats, three-piece suits and hats, then a winter wedding is your thing. Your choice of accessories is endless. You can shed layers and surprise everyone with your second look as you reveal your best moves on the dancefloor. Winter is for those who love to dress it up.
7- Winter/Off-Peak Pricing Gives You More For Your Money
Budgets are real and winter pricing is typically lower than other seasons of the year. We offer off-peak pricing from June to August inclusive. It makes sense to book a winter wedding if you want to get more for your precious dollars. There are savings to be made across many wedding vendors simply because it’s a time of the year when demand is lower. Take the pressure off your budget so you can dream about the best wedding ever.
8- Sharing The Table
Come together for beautiful conversations. At Projekt 3488, there’s nothing quite like the moment when guests arrive and see the candlelit banquet tables set for a sumptuous feast. Family and friends will be wowed by the promise of satisfied palates and memorable moments. For those that prefer a cocktail wedding, guests can lounge in The Loft around the suspended fireplace, or choose a casual celebration by the firepit with tasting plates, street food bowls and woodfired pizzas. The choice is yours.
Accompanying the food, there are certain drink options that are uniquely winter. Red wine and warming whiskeys stimulate the senses. Close your eyes and imagine the subtle fragrance of mulled wine with cloves, honey, cinnamon and sweet berries.
9- Winter Is A Unique Theme
If you’re after a unique kind of day, choosing a winter date is a great point of difference. When else, and where else, can you celebrate love with mists hovering in the valley, and forests and snow capped peaks as your backdrop? Even the mountains that cradle the view from the back deck at Projekt 3488 are there for you – Mt Bride and Groom Hill! There are so many wintry elements to embrace to make your day special. Winter creates so many options that may not be possible during other seasons.
10- The Creature Comforts Of Home In Winter
When you come to Projekt 3488, you’re entering our home. A lived-in space that is alive where we’ve got all the details covered. Everything you need is here. Winter is the perfect season to settle into our welcoming surroundings. Cuddly blankets, luxurious pillows and cosy furnishings all make for an atmosphere that you won’t want to leave. Your home away from home.
Let’s face it winter is the season of romance, and the perfect time to snuggle up with your loved one. If we’ve sparked a little winter love in your heart, now is the perfect time to start planning.
The search for your dreamy winter wedding venue starts here. Don’t forget to ask about our ‘Petal Drop’. It’s a stunning moment we offer our couples that leaves everyone speechless! (and makes a truly spectacular photo opportunity).
Contact Projekt 3488 to find out more about our luxe winter wedding packages and to book a personal tour.